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- S1 E1 - Empire of the Desert AntsOctober 29, 198349minAgainst the backdrop of the Chiricahua Mountains in southern Arizona, this remarkable wildlife documentary takes an in-your-face look at the violent world of desert honey ants by charting the fate of a single colony. Over several years, they battle all-comers for survival and dominance over the small patch of desert that is their world. This is a story of murder, cannibalism and genocide.Free trial of BBC Select
- S1 E2 - Forest Elephants: Rumbles in the JungleOctober 29, 198350minDeep in the rainforest of Central Africa lies an elephant oasis. This remarkable location holds the key to the future for forest elephants. This fascinating wildlife documentary looks at the lives of these enigmatic giants, unraveling the secrets of their complex social lives and the meanings of their unique vocalizations, using new acoustic research. Can it help these iconic animals survive?Free trial of BBC Select
- S1 E3 - Humpback Whales: A Detective StoryOctober 29, 198359minIn 2015, a 30-ton humpback whale breached and landed on Tom Mustill’s kayak in Monterey Bay, California. Incredibly he survived the incident, but the near-death experience haunted Tom and left him wondering if the whale was deliberately trying to hurt him. In this intriguing natural history documentary, Tom returns to California to investigate and try to find some answers.Free trial of BBC Select
- S1 E4 - India's Deadliest SnakesOctober 29, 198349minFrom the giant King Cobra to the tiny saw-scaled viper, India is home to many of the world's deadliest snakes. A report has revealed that the nation is in the middle of a snakebite epidemic of epic proportions, with a loss of human life far in excess of any official figures. This intriguing wildlife documentary sets out to see what can be done to help India's people and, ultimately, its snakes.Free trial of BBC Select
- S1 E5 - Mountain Lions: Life on the EdgeOctober 29, 198351minThis incredible wildlife documentary narrated by David Attenborough shows mountain lions up-close and in-depth for the first time. Set in Wyoming's spectacular Rocky Mountains, this dramatic story of two mothers struggling to raise their kittens is altering our understanding of these elusive predators, revealing the true nature of North America’s big cat.Free trial of BBC Select
- S1 E6 - Owls: Behind the MagicOctober 29, 198352minWith their charismatic faces and extraordinary abilities, owls are one of the planet’s best-loved birds. And yet it's rare to catch more than a glimpse of one in the wild. These mysterious birds haunt our night, floating through the darkness with an eerie silence. But how do they see in the dark and fly so quietly? This astonishing nature documentary reveals the magic behind the owls’ superpowers.Free trial of BBC Select